as in courtyards
an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls)
since the weather was sunny, the convocation was held outside in the college's quadrangle
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Recent Examples of quadrangles
There, visitors come across soaring mosaics made from tiny golden tiles, murals of horses and sandy indoor quadrangles with palm trees sprouting up under vaulted ceilings.
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Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quadrangles
Noun
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Imagine courtyards and terraces lit by hundreds of candles.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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One of the island’s most recognizable landmarks for GOT fans is the Benedictine Monastery, a centuries-old complex surrounded by gardens and shaded courtyards.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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But using vinegar as a weed killer on walkways, patios, and driveways is an ideal solution.—
Kate McKenna,
The Spruce,
3 June 2026
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Two other bedrooms with en suites, walk-ins, and private patios are spread across the house, along with a study with a fireplace and bathroom.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
2 June 2026
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Every mosquito in dark enclosures entered diapause.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Animal rights activists argued that zoo enclosures were no place for big-brained, social pachyderms.—
Jennifer Peltz,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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Mestemaker was a statistical juggernaut while playing in Morris' air-raid system, leading the country in both passing yards and yards per attempt, and finishing second in passing touchdowns in 2025.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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In 17 regular-season games, Williams passed for a franchise-record 3,942 yards with 27 touchdowns and seven interceptions in his second season since being drafted first overall out of Southern California.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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“Quadrangles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quadrangles. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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